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Library director presents usage gains and fund balance as council probes nonresident fees
Summary
Library staff told the council the Nampa Public Library has about 44,000 active cards, rising usage across services and a reserve of roughly $2 million; councilmembers pressed whether county nonresidents pay their fair share and asked the library board to study raising the $52 annual nonresident fee.
The Nampa Public Library reported steady growth in community use and an available reserve as councilmembers questioned whether nonresident users are contributing an equitable share.
Jared, the library presenter, said the library has about 44,000 active cards and highlighted examples of patrons saving money by using library services — "Over the year, they've saved over $1,000 by using library resources," he said, and added long-term patrons have saved substantially more. The board of trustees has proposed a fiscal-year allocation to the library of just under $3.5 million, with about 76% for salaries and benefits, 8%…
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